Sleep training for grown-ups

More than 35 per cent of us have had sleep problems for more than five years‡ – Kate Mikhail was one of those people, until she decided to research the science of sleep in the mind and body, developing techniques to help her sleep more soundly. In her brilliant new book, Teach Yourself To Sleep (Piatkus, £14.99), Mikhail delivers accessible science to help you take back control of your bedtime and your sleep.